MsPetri Is a Student Nurse Presenting to Her Class on Anxiety.Which

question 19

Multiple Choice

Ms.Petri is a student nurse presenting to her class on anxiety.Which of the following normal physiological responses to anxiety that she has included in her presentation indicates the need for further research on her part?

• A)Increased heart rate
• B)Increased respiratory rate
• C)Low hematocrit
• D)Low blood sugar

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Definitions:

Neurons

The basic working units of the brain and nervous system responsible for receiving sensory input, processing information, and transmitting signals.

Myelin Sheaths

Insulating layers that form around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord, which enable faster transmission of electrical impulses.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during perceived threats.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting a state of calm and rest in the body.